Houston METRO Officer Grazed, Suspect Shot After Traffic Stop and Chase
KHOU 11October 5, 20252 min934 views
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- π¨ A traffic stop in Houston's Museum District escalated into a chase and gunfire on Sunday afternoon.
- π The incident occurred around 3:15 PM near Wentworth and Le Branch, with the shooting taking place near Jackson and Rosedale Streets.
Officer and Suspect Status
- π©Ή A METRO police officer, a woman in her 30s and in her first year with the department, was grazed by a bullet in the back of the head and is expected to be okay.
- π« The suspect, a man in his 30s, was shot multiple times but managed to drive away before stopping a few blocks later. He is in custody and recovering.
Escalation of the Traffic Stop
- β οΈ The situation began when the suspect refused to show his driver's license during the initial traffic stop.
- π₯ The suspect then allegedly pulled a gun, racked it, and pointed it at the officer, leading to the chase.
Community Reaction
- ποΈ Residents expressed shock and unease, noting that such incidents are uncommon in their neighborhood.
- π Many are grateful that no other individuals, including those walking dogs or with children, were caught in the crossfire.
Investigation and Protocol
- π The Houston Police Department is now leading the investigation into the shooting.
- π The involved METRO officer will be placed on administrative leave pending an internal review, which is standard procedure.
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